You know you have
something to say about what’s at stake for our democracy in our current
political climate. Here’s a chance to tell your story.

The League of Women
Voters of Saratoga County is recruiting speakers for its inaugural L.E.D.
Talk — modeled after the well-known TED Talks – a free event slated for 7 p.m.
March 27 at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.

Interested
participants should complete the one-page application at www.lwvsaratoga.org/led-talk by Feb. 28 or call
518-728-5201 with questions. Those selected will be notified by March 3.

Speakers will each have up to 10 minutes to talk about any issue
related to making our democracy work. Examples include, but are not
limited to, the importance of voting, the power of resistance, the importance
of the arts in a democratic society, the impact of social media, youth
enfranchisement, and the politics of inclusion. Or whatever’s on your mind.

Ground rules: Talks should not promote one political party over
another but rather address issues and solutions in a knowledgeable,
interesting, and engaging way. Speakers may not use notes (I didn’t make the
rules, I’m just relaying the league’s announcement) or multimedia, but will
have the opportunity to experiment with story-telling as they educate the
audience.

I’ll have the privilege of facilitating the event, and I’m looking
forward to hearing what you have to say. If you prefer to just listen, note
that the March 27 L.E.D. Talk is free and open
to the public; doors open at 6:30 and food and beverages will be available from
the Caffe Lena menu. If you know someone who might like to be heard, please
share this.